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Paul Heffron on FFRF

April 25th, 2012

FFRF — Guest: Former minister Paul Heffron
This week then FFRF talked with Paul Heffron, a former minister who is now part of the Freethought Band, and listen to some of their lively irreverent music.

A few of the copyright free selections from the Freethought Band’s new CD:

Die Gedanken Sind Frei

Good Without God

Religious Con Man Blues

The Solstice Carol

Other Songs from the CD:

He Never Returned (Critique/satire of religion)
T’aint Nobody’s Business If I Do
Friendly Atheist T-Shirt
Freethought Picnic
I Love Being Here With You (Banquet)
Imagine (Anthem of Freethought)
You Can’t Push People Around (Freethought/Humanist life stance)
Those Were the Days (Critique/Satire or religion)
This Land Is Your Land (Freethought/Humanist Social View)
Periodic Table of Freethinkers
I Use Rhythm (Critique/satire of religion)
Don’t Blame Me (Freethought/Humanist life stance)
Don’t Talk to Jesus Anymore (Freethought/Humanist life stance)
Solstice Party (Solstice Celebration)

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American Atheists National Convention

January 3rd, 2008

The Freethought Band will be performing at the National American Atheist Convention on March 20th! Here’s more info on the convention:

Save These Dates:
March 20 — 23, 2008
MNA to Host American
Atheists National Convention
Ellen Johnson, president of American Atheists, has announced that the Twin Cities will be the site of their next annual convention, with Minnesota Atheists serving as local host (a hotel has not yet been selected). The featured speaker will be Richard Dawkins!!! The convention will take place March 20-23, 2008 (known to some as Easter weekend).

Location: Minneapolis Marriott City Center Hotel (30 S. 7th St, Mpls, MN 55402).
Phone: 612-349-4000, 800-228-9290
AA Special Rate: $99/night
Call hotel directly and mention the AA conference for the discount.

The last time American Atheists held their annual convention in the Twin Cities was in 1988. Look for more details about next year’s convention in our next newsletter and on this website.

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2008 Summer Picnics

January 3rd, 2008

Freethought Picnics! Bring some food to share, we’ll provide some music.

Sundays, 12 p.m.-3 p.m
June 8, July 20, August 17, 2008.
Columbia Park:
33rd Ave Ne & Central Ave Ne
Minneapolis, MN 55418, US
Map it!
(The picnic area is along the north side of the park. As you drive along columbia blvd, the picnic area is at the top of the hill to your south. Plenty of parking available.)